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Special Service and Features
Union Minister Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh inaugurates 'NESAVU 2022' Handloom Expo in Chennai
In an endeavor to promote Indian handlooms products and the spirit of craftsmanship, Central Cottage Industries Corporation  is holding “NESAVU 2022” – an Handloom Expo featuring products handcrafted by weavers and master weavers.
The expo is being held from 2 to 12 April 2022 in its showroom at Temple Tower, 672, Annasalai, Nandanam, Chennai, from 10:30 am to 8:00pm.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Textiles Smt Darshana Vikram Jardosh.
This exhibition is sponsored by Office of Development Commissioner , Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. CCIC is the sole Central Government organisation marketing finest Indian Handicrafts and Handlooms from all over India through its Emporia in New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Secunderabad, Gujarat and Chennai.
CCIC is having a fully air-conditioned emporium of 13,000 Sq.ft at Temple Tower, Nandanam, Chennai. The exhibition will showcase exclusive handwoven Sarees, Shawls, Fabrics, Apparels, Accessories, Furnishing, Home Linen and much more from different parts of the country, with the assurance of authenticity, quality and value for money.
India has a rich and diverse textile heritage. The expo provides a glimpse of this marvel and also a platform for the cultural and artistic interchange between weavers and art patrons. The main motto is to encourage visitors to wear Handlooms with pride and to adopt Handloom products in their daily lives. Such initiatives will promote the Indian weavers and textile artists by sustaining their livelihood and providing them with more marketing opportunities and making Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Special Service and Features
Pension Adalat at CMFRI
 will be held online at 11 am on May 17. The pensioners are requested to intimate their grievances related to pension providing their contact and retirement details including PPO No. to pensioncmfri[at]gmail[dot]com on or before May 15. Link of the virtual meeting will be sent to the concerned pensioners separately via the email ID intimated by them. Details can be had from the CMFRI website
Special Service and Features
MoS Dr. L. Murugan to meet international filmmakers at the Cannes Film Festival
Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, to leave New Delhi, on 21st May to attend the Cannes Film Festival in France. During his three-day visit from May 22-24, he will be participating in the various events of the Cannes Festival.
He will also be visiting the India Pavilion inaugurated by Union I&B Minister Shri. Anurag Thakur.
India on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for foreign filmmakers to make movies in the country by offering incentives up to Rs 2.5 crore for co-production and hiring local manpower in such ventures. To encourage international filmmakers to take advantage of this rare opportunity, MoS will meet filmmakers from various countries attending the Film Festival. He will also invite them to visit the country and make use of the various measures and incentives taken by the Central government to make films in India.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard Locates Missing Fishing Boat Mercedes at High Seas
The Indian Coast Guard, in yet another successful Search and Rescue operation at Sea, has located missing Tamil Nadu fishing boat Mercedes in a massive search operation launched since 24 Apr 21 at a distance of about 1100 KMs  from Goa. The fishing boat had sailed for Deep Sea fishing on 06 Apr 21 with 11 crew onboard West of Kerala for a 30 days voyage from Thengapattnam Fishing harbour in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Fisheries authorities on 24 Apr 21 intimated regarding sighting of debris by other fishing boats operating in the area presuming the fishing boat Mercedes to be sunk.
The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Center  of Indian Coast Guard at Mumbai activated International Safety Net to alert merchant vessels transiting near reported position to look out for the missing boat. Simultaneously, ICGS Samudra Prahari on Concurrent Deployment was diverted for search. MRCC  coordinated with merchant vessel Maersk Horsburgh to join the search operation alongwith fishing boats operating in the area. As the reported position was located in Pakistan Search and Rescue Region, MRCC Karachi was also requested for assistance as per IMO norms in vogue. Considering the distance from mainland, Indian Navy was requested for launch of Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft. It was learnt that the fishing boat was not carrying AIS or any other transponder which could have assisted in early locating of the boat by the search units.
After four days of continuous search amidst challenges of distance from mainland and weather, the missing boat was located around 200 miles  from Lakshadweep Islands. ICG Dornier located and corroborated the presence of the fishing boat today morning. MRCC  established communication with the fishing boat on satellite phone held by the boat and ascertained the crew to be safe. In the interim, information was also received from TN fisheries authorities that the crew of IFB Mercedes had called up home through Satellite phone to indicate that they are safe. ICG ship on deployment off Lakshadweep was diverted to render logistic and medical assistance to the crew. The fishing boat is returning to its base port under escort of ICG ship and would reach around 03 May 21.
The Indian Coast Guard as the National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator has saved around 10,000 lives over 3400 missions averaging almost one life saved per two days. The Indian Coast Guard has been advocating fitment of AIS, Distress Alert Transponders and Long Range two way Communication mechanisms for enhancing safety of fishers proceeding for Deep Sea Fishing.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala to visit South West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya tomorrow
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying is going to visit South West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya state, which lies at the border of Bangladesh on January 9-10 , 2023 which will be the first time that a Union Cabinet Minister will be visiting this border area.
On 9th January ,2023 , the Minister will be chairing a review meeting of different flagship schemes by the Government of India in Ampati, South West Garo Hills alongside with government officials and stakeholders.
On 10th January, 2023 ,Shri Rupala will be meeting Self Help Groups for Women, Dairy Farmers, and Fisheries Entrepreneurs of the region . He would also be visiting Bangladesh border Haat to interact with Border area communities.
Ministry of Finance
GST to be further simplified, says Principal Economic Adviser in Finance Ministry
Kolkata, August 4, 2018
After continuous interventions and process correction measures, GST has now attained a structure which is much better than it was previously. It will be simplified further and one round of simplification has already been done two weeks ago where white goods have been placed in a lower tax bracket, informed Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Adviser to the Union Ministry of Finance at Kolkata today. The problems related to export refunds and system error has been resolved, he further informed while addressing at Bharat Chamber of Commerce session.
“This continuous course correction process is complicated since these are mostly state taxes for which states have to be taken into confidence”, he further mentioned while speaking this major reform implemented by the Union Government. He commented, “In future, GST may become simple enough to have one tax bracket for all commodities. But for that to happen the taxpayers base has to improve. Direct taxes will also have to be simplified in the future. These changes will have to be implemented sequentially. ” In this connection, he mentioned that the Government has withdrawn many if its tax related litigations just about two weeks ago. Further, speaking about Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code , the implementation of which he referred to as “creative destruction” to set about rules, he mentioned that NCLT had resolved 50 cases of bankruptcy in 270 days. The Government is working on setting up an infrastructure with insolvency professionals to deal with bad debts that cause huge NPAs to banks. The Principal Economic Adviser also said that these processes are working on a feedback and iteration based system. “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” will be implemented with a mechanized and Artificial Intelligence-based framework in the future, he said. He also commented that Government needs to work upon legal and administrative reforms in the days ahead.
The Principal Economic Adviser to the Union Finance Ministry also iterated that “India is ready for a radical change” because of which demonetization could take off. He also spoke about having a more dynamic urban planning policy in the country.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Nag river pollution abatement project approved ; will lead to bio-diversity and rejuvenation of Nag River in Nagpur City
The Nag River Pollution Abatement Project has been approved at a cost of Rs. 2,117.54 crores. The river , which flows through Nagpur city, thus giving its name to the city, is now a highly polluted water channel of sewage and industrial waste. This was announced by Union Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari after chairing a meeting of World Bank officials, DG NMCG and Nagpur Municipal commissioner today in his office
The project , approved under the National River Conservation Plan, will be implemented by the National River Conservation Directorate, NRCD. It will reduce the pollution level in terms of untreated sewage, flowing solid waste and other impurities flowing into the Nag river and its tributaries.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM attends ‘At Home' reception at Army House on the eve of Vijay Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended ‘At Home' reception at Army House on the eve of Vijay Diwas.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“On the eve of Vijay Diwas, attended the 'At Home' reception at Army House. India will never forget the valour of our Armed Forces that led to the win in the 1971 war.”
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister virtually releases Students’ Learning Enhancement Guidelines
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually releases Students’ Learning Enhancement Guidelines in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that during the present-day epidemic of COVID-19, institutions under Ministry of Education worked together and attempted to take school education to children at home through digital means. The documents such as Alternative Academic Calendar, PRAGYATA Guidelines, Digital Education-India Report, NISHTHA-Online, etc. are some of the initiatives that have been undertaken to maintain continuity in school education for children. Amidst efforts to provide school education to the students through alternative ways, concerns from various stakeholders were raised about the learning of those children do not have access to digital resources. In addition to this, it was also revealed that due to unequal access to digital resources to get school education at home, the concerns of equity and inclusion can lead to deficiencies in learning of children.
In view of this, NCERT has prepared Students’ Learning Enhancement Guidelines on the direction of the Ministry of Education for the present situation and also for post pandemic situation. The Minister informed that these guidelines, models are suggested for the following three types of situations. Firstly, in which students do not have any digital resources. Secondly, in which students have limited digital resources available. Lastly, in which students have digital resources available for online education.
The Minister said that these guidelines emphasize upon the community working closely with the school to get learning materials such as workbooks, worksheets, etc. delivered at the doorsteps of children by teachers and volunteers. It also suggests to teach local students by volunteers or teachers setting up television at the community centre and maintaining social distance norms.
Shri Pokhriyal informed that these guidelines also talks about setting up of a helpline at the community center with the help of members of the community and Panchayati Raj. It recommends orientation of parents to support and participate in the learning of their children. He added that in all the three situations, use and implantation of Alternative Academic Calendar is suggested. There commendations given in these guidelines are based on survey undertaken by the NCERT on the accessibility of digital resources in the schools of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and Central Board of Secondary Education and also on Continuous Learning Plan prepared for the States/UTs by the Ministry of Education.
The Minister highlighted that these guidelines will help children, who do not have digital resources to get learning opportunities at home with their teachers or volunteers. Apart from this, it will also help in our efforts to overcome the learning deficiencies of all those students who are learning at home through various alternative ways i.e., using Radio, TV, Smart phone, etc.
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Ministry of Defence
Second batch of Padma awardees 2022 visits National War Memorial; Pays homage to the fallen heroes of India
Awardees urge people, especially youth, to visit NWM & learn about the gallant deeds of the Armed Forces
The second batch of Padma awardees 2022 paid a visit to the iconic National War Memorial  in New Delhi on March 29, 2022. President Shri Ram Nath Kovind had conferred two Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan and 54 Padma Shri awards for the year 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 28, 2022. Among those who visited NWM were Padma Vibhushan recipient Dr Prabha Atre, who laid wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at NWM. Padma Shri winners Prof  Maria Krzysztof Byrski of Poland, Dr Chirpat Prapandvidya of Thailand, Smt Basanti Devi, Shri Dhaneswar Engti, Guru Tulku Rinpoche, Dr  Harmohinder Singh Bedi, Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji and Shri Abdulkhadar Imamsab Nadakattin were also present.
As the awardees went around the NWM, they were informed about the gallant deeds of the Armed Forces by the service personnel. The awardees appreciated the Government’s initiative of organising the visit to the NWM, saying that the monument radiates the values of patriotism, devotion to duty, courage and sacrifice of the soldiers. They urged people, especially the youth, to visit the monument and learn about the heroic stories of the soldiers.
“It was a great honour for us to come here and pay respects to our soldiers. We are really proud of them because they are protecting us and taking our Nation forward,” said Padma Vibhushan winner Dr Prabha Atre, a renowned Indian classical vocalist.
The first batch of Padma awardees 2022, including Padma Bhushan winners Shri Devendra Jhajharia & Shri Sachchidanand Swami and Padma Shri winners Sardar Jagjit Singh Dardi, Shri Kaajee Singh & Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma, had visited the iconic monument on March 22, 2022.
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AYUSH
“Run for Ayurveda” a Public Marathan flagged off in the city.
Kolkata, November, 5th, 2018
“Run for Ayurveda” a Public Marathan was organized by the Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Ministry of AYUSH here today. The event was flagged-off by Dr. M.M.Rao, Director, CRIDD and Professor Mradu Gupta, Superintendent, Institute of Post Graduate Ayurveda Education and Research, Kolkata. Hundreds of people including Dr. Achintya Mitra along with doctors and officials joined the 3.3-kilometre long run from Karunamoyee Mela ground to Central park via Bikash Bhavwan which ended back at the Karunamoyee Mela ground.
The event was organized to create awareness about the Ayurveda and promote its importance in the society.
The Ministry of AYUSH, government of India has declared the “Dhanvantari Jayanti  as Ayurveda Day in 2016 to promote and propagate Ayurveda in the country. As a part of it, Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development has celebrated the 50 days countdown of the Ayurveda Day since September, 16, 2018 with different activities in and around the city to create awareness about the Ayurveda and to educate people about its effective treatment.
Ministry of Defence
INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII
The 7th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and South Africa navies was held at Port Gqeberha , South Africa from 10 to 12 Oct 22. The Indian Navy was represented in it by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and MARCOS special forces.
The objectives of the exercise included strengthening maritime relations, promoting joint operational military training, combating maritime crimes, securing Sea Lines of Communication and enhancing interoperability to pursue common evolutions at sea.
The opening ceremony of IBSAMAR VII was conducted on 11 Oct 22. The exercise progressed over three days that included both harbour and sea phases.
As part of harbour phase on 10 and 11 Oct 22, professional exchanges including DC & FF drills, VBSS/cross boarding lectures, joint diving operations, interaction among special forces and cross-deck visits were conducted. The sea phase of was held on 12 Oct 22 covering a broad spectrum of maritime operations. The debrief and closing ceremony were conducted onboard INS Tarkash off Port Gqeberha.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Megastar Sridevi inaugurates Indian Panorama Section at the 48th International Film Festival of India!
Megastar Sridevi, who celebrates 50 years in the Indian film industry this year, inaugurated the Indian Panorama Section of the 48th International Film Festival of India.
The inaugural ceremony scheduled on 21st November, introduced audiences to IFFI's official selection of 26 Feature & 16 Non-Feature films under the Indian Panorama 2017 category.
Sridevi, who made her presence felt at the opening ceremony of the festival, felicitated the renowned and upcoming filmmakers and presented to them certificates of participation at the Indian Panorama 2017.
Talking about the festival Sridevi said, “It is my honour to be with you all for the inaugural ceremony of the Indian Panorama. It’s one of the most exciting segments of the International Film Festival of India. Indian Panorama 2017 is a special selection of feature and non-feature multilingual films from various regions. The films of Indian Panorama have been chosen by the esteemed jury. Having worked in various industries over the last fifty years, this segment is something I am really excited about. It is my pleasure to declare the Indian Panorama 2017 officially opened.”
IFFI Festival Director Sunit Tandon adds, “It’s indeed a great pleasure to be with you all here at the Indian Panorama ceremony. It’s an integral part of IFFI and the aim of it is to select feature and non-feature films of cinematic and aesthetic excellence promoting films in India and abroad and the bilateral cultural exchange programmes and others. Over the years, Indian Panorama is proud to be associated with the best of cinema and we are proud to say that this year is going to be no exception.”
The 48th Edition of IFFI is scheduled from the 20th to 28th of November, 2017 in the beach state of Goa.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Quami Ekta Week observed in PIB
Kolkata, November 19, 2018.
With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony in the country, Quami Ekta Week  is celebrated every year all across the country from 19th to 25th of November. Press Information Bureau , Kolkata today organized one colourful programme in this regard. The programme started by taking of pledge of Quami Ekta Week by staff members of PIB, Kolkata. In this function, Smt. Jane Namchu, Addl. Director General, PIB, said, we must respect each other’s religion, culture and languages to boost brotherhood and harmony in the society and must refrain from offending others. In his welcome address, Shri Chinmay Chakraborty, Joint Director, PIB said, this occasion provides an opportunity to reaffirm age old traditions and faith in the values of tolerance, co-existence and brotherhood in a multi-cultural and multi-religious society. All people must work as a team to maintain harmony and unity in the country as we work in PIB, Shri Chakraborty added.
Reciting various slots from Bhagwat Gita and Ramayana and some verses from the Holy Quaran, Shri Jamal Ahmad Jamal, a prominent Sanskrit scholar said, all religions have taught us the very same value of brotherhood and humanity and envisaged the importance of harmony and unity in the society. Shri Abul Bashar, eminent writer and poet and Shri Khurshid Mallick, Deputy Director, Publications Division highlighted the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and potential threats to the eclectic and secular fabric of our country, and nurture a spirit of communal harmony in its widest sense.
National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood, the “Qaumi Ekta Week”  is being observed all over the country, from November, 19th to November, 25th 2018 across the country.
Various cultural performances were presented by the Song and Drama Division on the occasion.
Special Service and Features
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda Reviews the Progress of Various Schemes being Implemented for the Upliftment of Tribals in Kerala
Palakkad: May 11, 2023
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda reviewed the progress of various schemes being implemented for the advancement of tribals in the State. In a review meeting held at Kila Auditorium, Attappadi, Palakkad district, the Minister suggested that Kerala should appoint a nodal officer to ensure that the benefits of Central Government Schemes reach the tribals. Noting that tribals were neither migrants nor landless, the Minister said that the Government was only technically giving them land ownership rights.
Shri Arjun Munda pointed out that it was not right that even after 75 years of independence, land was not been given to tribals who constitute only two percent of the population in Kerala. He also suggested that the causes of rising infant mortality rate in Attappadi region must be looked into.
Director, Scheduled Tribe Development Department, Dr. Vinay Goyal submitted a report on the progress made in various development projects being implemented for tribals. Additional Secretary, Tribal Affairs Ministry, Smt R Jaya, Palakkad District Collector Dr. S Chitra, District Medical Officer Dr. Renuka among others participated in the review meeting.